From Farm to Fiber: Organic Foods Are the Rage
May 13th, 2006 at 08:48am Lorie Obernauer
According to a report published by the Hartman Group, almost 75% of US population buys organic food products, with about 25% buying those items on a regular basis. (Full Story)
Additionally, more and more supermarket chains are adding organic foods to their product lines. (Full Story)
And right now, in Chicago, All Things Organic, the nation’s only all organic food conference and trade show is in full swing.
Take a moment to check out these web sites and find out what’s happening in this growing segment of the gourmet food industry. Your customers may be looking for these products. Stay ahead of your competition by offering your clients the products that they want!
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4 Comments Add your own
1. Shirley George Frazier | May 16th, 2006 at 12:07 am
Specialty items, such as organics, are truly coming on strong as products to watch to fill gift baskets and containers.
Clients’ tastes and preferences change quickly, whether creating baskets for them or for those who will ultimately receive the gift.
All Things Organic was well attended, as were the other four shows at Chicago’s McCormick Place. Individuals are concerned about additives, so retailers are considering more organically-made products.
Gift basket designers may not be headed that way in droves, but it’s still a trend that we must watch.
2. Lorie Obernauer | May 16th, 2006 at 7:40 am
Shirley, you make a good point. I think it’s important for us to keep abreast of current trends, but not necessarily “take the plunge”. It’s critical to assess what your customers want before adding lots of products to your inventory. We continually poll our customers to help us make decisions about new products we add to our lines.
3. Flora Morris Brown | June 3rd, 2006 at 12:34 am
The great thing about staying on top of trends is being able to discuss these issues with our clients. Even if we don’t choose to carry organic foods, for example, having knowledge about this category will help bolster our credibility and strengthen our position as experts in our field.
4. Lorie Obernauer | June 6th, 2006 at 7:41 am
Flora, you’re absolutely right. Keeping on top of industry trends is an important part of being a true professional.
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